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White House dodges questions of Jeff Sessions' role in FBI probe

The White House hasn't responded to whether Sessions should consider withdrawing from the FBI's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election

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Updated: 12:46 PM EST Feb 26, 2017

AP/Carolyn Kaste file

Attorney General Jeff Sessions

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White House dodges questions of Jeff Sessions' role in FBI probe

The White House hasn't responded to whether Sessions should consider withdrawing from the FBI's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election

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Updated: 12:46 PM EST Feb 26, 2017

WASHINGTON —

The White House is dodging questions about whether Attorney General Jeff Sessions should consider withdrawing from the FBI's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.

A prominent Republican, California Rep. Darrell Issa, has called for a special prosecutor and said it would be improper for Sessions to lead the investigation as the nation's chief law enforcement official. Sessions was an early supporter of President Donald Trump's candidacy.